Selangor district, Malaysia

Places to visit near Rawang

Rawang is a city in Selangor district, Malaysia, home to about 120,447 people. Within 50 km by road there are 234 places to visit — 65 mosques & dargahs, 32 waterfalls, 18 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 museums. The must-see places are Kanching Falls (6 km), Masjid Nurul Iman (7 km) and Batu Dam (16 km).

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Rawang, Malaysia
Rawang, Selangor district, Malaysia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rawang at a glance

Location
Selangor district, Malaysia
Population
about 120,447
Coordinates
3.3213° N, 101.5767° E
Places within 50 km
234 (97 must-see)
Best time to visit
July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums

Top places to visit near Rawang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rawang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Mosques & dargahs near Rawang

82 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Rawang. The closest is Masjid Nurul Iman (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Rawang

33 waterfalls within 100 km of Rawang. The closest is Kanching Falls (6 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rawang

22 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rawang. The closest is Bukit Hulu Muncung (6 km); the best-known is Bukit Lanjan (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Rawang

21 museums within 100 km of Rawang. The closest is Orang Asli Museum, Gombak (22 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Rawang

17 caves within 100 km of Rawang. The closest is Perodua Ssqs Batu Caves (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Rawang

16 temples within 100 km of Rawang. The closest is Ban Sin Chinese Temple (17 km); the best-known is Sin Sze Si Ya Temple (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Rawang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rawang
  2. 7 km Masjid Nurul Iman · mosque, Selangor
  3. 9 km Kanching Falls · waterfall, Selangor
  4. 10 km Batu Dam · dam, Selangor
  5. 17 km Masjid Al-Muhtadin · mosque, Selangor
  6. 12 km Masjid Nurul Amin · mosque, Selangor
  7. 17 km Back to Rawang

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    Within 15 km of Rawang

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rawang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Mosques & dargahs6582Masjid Nurul Iman (7 km)
    Waterfalls3233Kanching Falls (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1822Bukit Hulu Muncung (6 km)
    Museums2121Orang Asli Museum, Gombak (22 km)
    Caves1717Perodua Ssqs Batu Caves (1 km)
    Temples1616Ban Sin Chinese Temple (17 km)
    Parks1113Taman Rekreasi Perigi Tujuh (8 km)
    Churches1212Church of St Jude (1 km)
    Other attractions1212Gong Hock Keong, Lao Dua Ma (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens89Forest Research Institute Malaysia Forest Park Selangor (14 km)
    Buddhist sites99Tong Chin Thong South Jinjang (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs58Batu Dam (16 km)
    Forts & heritage88Mimaland (21 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Indah Island (63 km)
    Beaches & coast01Morib Beach (81 km)

    Rawang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rawang?

    Kanching Falls (waterfall, about 6 km), Masjid Nurul Iman (mosque, about 7 km), Batu Dam (dam, about 16 km), Masjid Nurul Amin (mosque, about 17 km), Masjid Al-Muhtadin (mosque, about 18 km), Al-Amaniah Mosque (mosque, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Rawang?

    234 places on Spotwander: 65 mosques & dargahs, 32 waterfalls, 18 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 museums, 17 caves.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Rawang?

    Masjid Nurul Iman, about 7 km by road; Al-Faizin Mosque (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest waterfall to Rawang?

    Kanching Falls, about 6 km by road; Commonwealth Falls (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rawang?

    Bukit Hulu Muncung, about 6 km by road; Bukit Panah Kubu (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rawang?

    Start in Rawang, visit Masjid Nurul Iman, then Kanching Falls, then Batu Dam, then Masjid Al-Muhtadin, then Masjid Nurul Amin, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rawang?

    July to January, best August to November right after rains for waterfalls; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for mosques & dargahs and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Rawang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Rawang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.